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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 5:30 pm |
Writing Group This group offers time to focus on your writing while providing accountability and encouragement to help you keep moving forward with your projects. We are looking for writers to bring their... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Sci-Fi Book Club: The Forever War With Guest Joe Haldeman The Sci-Fi Short Story Club is taking a break from short stories and reading one of the great SF novels with the author in tow!... |
Online Mark Twain Branch Library |
Adults |
Authors, Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Harry Truman: Speeches, Stories & Quips With Arnold Weiss Arnold Weiss presents the musings, wit, and wisdom of America's 33rd President, Harry S. Truman, who served as the U.S. President from 1945... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors, History & Genealogy English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:00 pm |
Cover to Cover Book Club Join us for a discussion of the monthly book selection:October 24: Dear America by Jose Antonio VargasNovember 21: The Measure by Nikki ErlickDecember 19: None of This is True by Lisa... |
In Person & Online Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
L.A.'s Legendary and Landmark Restaurants, 1897-1946: Exhibition Opening Join us for light refreshments and brief remarks as we celebrate the new exhibition L.A... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:30 pm |
Cookies & Comics Graphic Novel Book Club Do you love graphic novels? Does your family get tired of having to talk about Watchmen—again? Looking for someone to geek out with you over the new stuff... |
Online Westwood Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Cookies & Comics Graphic Novel Book Club Do you love graphic novels? Does your family get tired of having to talk about Watchmen—again? Looking for someone to geek out with you over the new stuff... |
Online Westwood Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Harry S. Truman Speaking: Speeches, Stories and Quips From the 33rd President - Part 2 Arnie Weiss presents even more musings, wit, and wisdom of America's 33rd... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Lectures English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Providers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 10-minute conversations. Participants will need to have their description and clear question prepared in advance. Log in to... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
MEND (Meet Each Need With Dignity): Free Community Services MEND provides free food, clothing, cooling center information, one-on-one case management, and support services to low-income... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 10:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Debbi Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications,... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Awareness Through Movement Lessons: Feldenkrais Method Beverly will teach introductory Awareness Through Movement lessons based upon the Feldenkrais Method. There... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 11:00 am |
Multicultural Literacy With Cyd This class explores works of fiction and non-fiction from various cultures around the world as a way to understand our differences and the world as we see it today. Attend the... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 11:00 am |
Pilates Develop strength, flexibility and balance through the fusion of pilates mat and various styles of movement. All levels welcome. No entry after the first ten minutes. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Body, Mind & Spirit Reiki Come learn about Reiki and experience the flow of the REIKI energy system. "The whole person—Body, Mind & Spirit—possesses great wisdom of self-healing. Often, however, this wisdom... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Chinese for Beginners Join our Chinese for Beginners class and learn how to write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin. This series includes weekly two-hour sessions designed for beginners. Sign up today! |
Online Central Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Language Learning English, Chinese |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Tryout Cart Did you know the Watts Branch has a Tech Tryout Cart?The cart will display a selection of devices for the community to try out (i.e. ipad mini, Fire Tablet; Samsung Galaxy Phone).You can also bring your... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
Otomi Art Class For Adults Otomi art is a traditional embroidery technique from the Otomi people of Mexico's central plateau that involves hand-sewing stylized designs onto existing fabrics. The designs are often... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Duplicate Bridge Come join our twice-monthly Duplicate Bridge game. Space is very limited, so if you are not already on the organizer's email list you will have to contact her so you can be notified when you can RSVP for... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Support Group Come process and discuss various topics with the help of a mental health clinician. Each week will be different, based on the needs of the participants. Drop in whenever you feel like you need some support.The... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Technology Assistance With Edgar Cybernauts are trained computer aides that offer technology assistance, computer support, and mobile device support.Connect with a Cybernaut to:Learn how to use and borrow LAPL’s... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Movie Showing: Jungle Cruise In the Amazon, riverboat captain Frank Wolff encounters English researcher Dr. Lily Houghton, who looks to study a tree with healing properties. As Frank and Lily search the... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Brauna Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Brauna. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Workshop: Google Docs Our Cybernaut will teach a computer workshop about how to use Google Docs. This workshop will make you more comfortable with navigating, creating, and saving your documents to... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Richaunti Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Richaunti. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 3:15 pm |
Pronunciation and Idioms With Jill Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and better understand those unusual expressions called idioms? This class is for you! Adults will practice pronouncing... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm |
STAR Reader: Ruby Children are invited to come into our library to read with our Volunteer STAR Reader, Ruby.And guess what? When children read with our STAR Reader three times, they receive a free book to take home, read... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Technology Assistance The Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your laptop, tablet or smartphone, copying, printing, scanning... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Olga Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Olga. Take home a free book after reading with Olga three times. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Los Angeles Libros Festival La sexta edición de Los Angeles Libros Festival ofrecerá una entretenida programación con cuentacuentos, conciertos, autores, talleres, libros y... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors, Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Book Club for Middle Grade Readers: "Mexikid" by Pedro Martin Middle-grade readers are invited to participate in our fun monthly book discussions.This month, we will be reading... |
Online Palisades Branch Library |
Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
BARK Kids Read to a Dog Fun reading practice for children. Early through advanced readers can build confidence and practice reading skills in this program with the BARK certified therapy dogs. Suggested for grades 1-5. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Sensory Storytime Join our Children's librarian and the Lanterman Center for a fun, interactive, educational storytime designed for children with autism and/or sensory processing challenges. The storytime will involve... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Coding for Kids Teen volunteers show kids how to use programming techniques to code their own programs. Ages 5 and up. Bring-Your-Own-Laptop recommended. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Saturday Morning Yoga Join us for yoga taught by Vimmi, a volunteer certified yoga instructor. Please bring your own yoga mat. Classes are free.Classes are subject to change or cancellation without notice. We... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Abenaa Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Abenaa. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Shanghai Love Layne Wong is a novelist and author of the book Shanghai Love, a historical fiction novel about an unlikely love between a Chinese herbalist and a Jewish refugee in Shanghai during World War II. Wong is an... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
LA Made Presents: Mexican Art of Repujado Adult Art Activity of the ancient Mexican Art of "Repujado" or tin embossing will cover the techniques for engraving or pushing out drawings, creating... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Teen Volunteer (Party) Orientation Calling all teens 11-18! Do you need official volunteer hours? Looking for work experience to add to your resume?Come to our Teen Volunteer (Party) Orientation and find out... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Get Ready for Fall and Winter Edibles Learn how to sow seeds from your summer crop, transplant seedlings, and get ready for seasonal edibles. All with less water and more crops! Emi Carvell will share all... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 11:35 am |
Book Discussion of Circe by Madeline Miller Please join us for a lively discussion of Circe by Madeline Miller, right after yoga class at 11:35 am. We'll enjoy coffee and snacks.Borrow the book... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 12:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Creating Art as an Immigrant With Lorena Lourenco The workshop will explore how immigrant stories have evolved from The Visitor and Sicario to Persepolis and... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 12:00 pm |
Fiesta en Mexico September marks the beginning of Latinx Heritage Month. Celebrate with us and dance as we learn about the history of Mexico! We invited Ms. Alina to teach us regional dances and share her amazing... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
History & Genealogy, Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 1:00 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring Walk-in tutors can assist adult patrons with English conversation, reading, writing, studying for the citizenship test, computer/mobile phone questions, job applications, e-mail, and guidance with... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
SAT/ACT/AP Testing Workshop Join us for a deep dive into the tests that will shape your college application. Learn valuable tips and tricks for acing the SAT, ACT, and AP tests.This program is meant for current... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Opera Singers Marco and Marie Live in Concert at Platt Tenor Marco Lozano and Soprano Marie Stevens are teaming up to perform for us live in concert at the Platt Library. The duo will be... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Power of Chinatown With Laureen D. Hom Join us for an engaging event featuring author Laureen D. Hom, who will discuss her recently published book, The Power of Chinatown: Searching for Spatial Justice in... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Authors English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
How to Survive College Admissions as a Parent Gain the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the college admissions process at this informative workshop hosted by Empowerly. Parents will learn... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 1:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Breakdancing With Eric Nishimoto The program starts with an exciting breaking, aka breakdance performance, followed by a brief history of the hip-hop culture and breaking, a new... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |